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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region
Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
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Issaquah High School student wins international art competition
Taylor Yingshi’s piece features an important advocate against Japanese internment in the Northwest.
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Le named as new CEO of Snoqualmie Casino
The Snoqualmie Tribe has appointed Stanford Le as the CEO and president of Snoqualmie Casino.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Invasive milfoil plant may be linked to dwindling salmon population in Lake Sammamish
Those thick mats of vegetation floating just below the surface of Lake Sammamish are more than a nuisance…
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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.
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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert announces campaign for re-election
Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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Issaquah Depot Museum to re-open
The museum will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm.
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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
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Salmon Open Golf Tournament fundraiser set to return at Mount Si Golf Course
Registration for the event extended to Monday, May 17.
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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.